MontanaHB 14369th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET

Revise definition of treating physician to include physician assistants without regard to proximity of other providers

Sponsored By: Jodee Etchart (Republican)

Became Law

Health Care ServicesProfessions and Occupations GenerallyWorkers' Compensation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Physician assistants can lead comp care and ratings

Under workers’ comp, a physician assistant licensed under Title 37, chapter 20 can be your treating doctor when no qualifying physician is available nearby. The PA must take primary responsibility for your care and coordination. A PA can also do your impairment rating when no physician is available in the area, if the injury is within the PA’s scope of practice.

Workers' comp changes take effect now

The law takes effect on passage and approval. The new provider and rating rules apply right away.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jodee Etchart
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Dennis Lenz
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 290 • No: 6

House vote • 3/27/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 3/26/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 44 • No: 6

House vote • 1/27/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 98 • No: 0

House vote • 1/24/2025